Police appeal for information on Boxing Day assault in Coleraine's Railway Road area

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Coleraine on Boxing Day.
By Una Culkin
Published 8th Jan 2024, 11:35 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2024, 11:36 BST
Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Coleraine on Tuesday 26 December. Credit NI WorldPolice are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Coleraine on Tuesday 26 December. Credit NI World
Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Coleraine on Tuesday 26 December. Credit NI World

Constable Lowry said: “At approximately midnight, a patrolling crew were flagged down by a man in the Railway Road area of the town reporting that he had been assaulted by an unknown man.

“The victim sustained injuries to his ear in the attack and was taken to hospital for treatment. A man in his 40s was arrested a short time later on suspicion of disorderly behaviour and causing grievous bodily harm and has since been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.

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“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or to anyone who may have CCTV or other footage that could assist with our investigation, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 5 of 27/12/23.

"You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11”.